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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
story and beautiful grace of hopo , tho assurance of the saints , the " anchor of the soul , " shall give place to fruition . But " charity never faileth , " and the humble plant that in tho poor soil of earth , amid the storms ancl heats of temptation and times of dangerous prosperity , produced a little crop of fruit , little , yet acceptable to
God , when transplanted to a better world , watered by tho river of life , sunned in the presence of God , shall bring forth much moro abundantly fruits worthy of heaven itself . I have said these few words by way of illustration , not in exhaustive treatment of my subject . It is not to be denied that there aro
dangers in Freemasonry . Even its virtues may pass into vices , for a vice is often bub a virtue exaggerated . There is the danger of formality ; of regarding the forms , to the exclusion of fcho spirit . There is the danger of the virtue of sociability , and friendliness , and hospitality , being turned iuto luxurious and excessive feasting .
There is the danger of the admiration of our Order , and the practice of the liberality it inculcates , being converted into self-complacency and Pharisaism ; your very gifts to the poor partaking of this nature . There is nothing in this world , however good , that may not
be perverted . Ours be it , however , to adorn our Order by a virtuous life , that though modest cannot be hid , that Freemasonry may be held in honour of men , and much more , that we may please Him who seeth in secret .
A fervent appeal on behalf of the St . John ' s Hospital , Twickenham , founded by Miss Twining , which is doing a great work in the neighbourhood , concluded this admirable
address , and was responded to by a contribution of Ten Guineas to the Hospital Fund .
The banquet was held in the Town Hall , where about 120 brethren Avere seated . The exertions of Bro . Woodward Prov . G . Sec ., and of his assistant Grand Secretary Bro . Lee , to both of whom our especial thanks are due
for courtesy and attention paid and information given to our representative , had fully secured the comfort of all the guests in respect of accommodation , and it could have been wished that the caterer on this occasion had more
generously seconded their efforts in respect of supply aud service . A few complaints were heard here and there , as to certain wants ancl wishes usually accompanying an unsatisfied appetite ; but good temper and a friendly
allowance for probable difficulties occasioned by non contiguity to hotel reinforcements prevailed over slight disappointments , and by the time the cloth had been ( figuratively ) cleared , the company generally were genially
disposed to forget shortcomings and to enter upon an hour or two of social enjoyment . This was provided for in no mean measure , by an excellent programme of toasts and music , the latter under the direction of Bro . Chas . Stevens
P . M . P . P . G . Org ., who presided at the pianoforte , and is to be congratulated on the services rendered by such wellknown musical brethren as Bros . W . Sexton , T . W . Hanson , Arthur Cranch , C . B . Tinney , ancl W . W . Lee . Grace
having been sung , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , prefacing his observations by stating that " good music " would take the place of "long speeches , " gave in due order the principal Loyal and Masonic toasts , which were
honoured in Masonic manner and by musical accompaniments . In giving the toast The Pro Grand Master the Eight Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , and Officers of Grand Lodge , Bro . Thrupp very
pertinentl y referred to the services to his country which had been rendered by Lord Carnarvon as Viceroy in Ireland , and that whilst acting in that capacity he had not failed to keep touch with the Craft , who generally
admired and respected him as a most courteous and able ruler . Referring to the Grand Officers , Bro . Thrupp welcomed the presence of Bro . Buss , Past Assistant Grand Secretary , whose " dear old face " was so familiar to the
present company ; and also that of Bro . D . P , Cama , now the Grand Treasurer for English Masonry , and whom he knew well Middlesex would receive in terms of hearty congratulation on his recent election to that office . The toast
generall y , and the two distinguished brethren named particularl y , were received with much enthusiasm . In response , Mter a few brief remarks from Bro . Buss , Bro . Cama said that such a graceful act on the part of the presiding Brother [ ls that of recognising his presence so cordially would cement
feelings amongst Freemasons tib homo , raid iu his native country , which could not but benefit fche Craft . * his was the first timo he had been called upon to reply on behalf of Grand Officers , arcl for tho privilege of the present foment he had to thank those whoso . suurago :: had raised ' -o so di- th-gnished a post of houotu ' . Ho desired to
py that i , i . horgot more hi g hly and proudly of his - JIOV . Ion b y a-Qt-jj means than many mig ht , * o ; pe - _ * e . fn :. [ .- j l p "kh * person had been proven the co-- ; iooou !; - \ u clrtracto-r j -crec ..: i y ; aud the universality ot its principles had ] eeu disbinctiy shown by the fact that difference ; of rac j
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
and creed had not prevailed to prevent the inevitable result amongst Masons of just recognition of " the tongue of good report . " The thanks he now offered were sincere and heartfelt ; his future actions should prove their strong hold
upon his mind , and the brethren might rely that the confidence which had been reposed in him should never be abased . On tho conclusion of his mosfc excellent speech , delivered in fluent English , and without the least hesitation , Bro . Cama received an ovation from the brethren which
must have afforded him much gratification . Iu the absence of the R . W . Provincial Graud Master , Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , and in proposing his better health , the Chairman found an opportunity for saying much that could not have
been said so freely in his presence . To repeat the laudatory remarks so justly made as to the performance of his duty as the Masonic Chief for Middlesex is equally unnecessary here ; for the superlative of excellence in that respect , as
well as in those of geniality and courtesy , in private association with his brethren , could not exceed that which is his "just clue . " A most cordial reception was given to the toast ; as also to that which followed , by Bro . Buss , in
honour of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and President of the day , V . W . Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp P . G . A . D . C , than whom it may be fairly said , without detraction from any of his predecessors , no better Mason
has ever filled such position . Bro . Thrupp , in his response , held to his decision of the earlier part of the meeting , and made his reply of the briefest , in order to propose the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers , whom he congratulated on
their appointments , believing that the Provincial Grand Master had made a good selection , and that none of their associates would " envy them their preferment . " In the course of his speech , Bro . Thrupp referred in eulogistic
terms to the special services of the present Grand Wardens , and more directly to the excellent sermon or oration delivered that afternoon by their Grand Chaplain , W . Bro .
Spencer-Buller , than which he might say , though he had heard many , he had heard none better . To this toast Bro . Montgomery replied , congratulating his colleagues on their accession to rank in one of the largest Provinces in
England , thereby securing as it were a greater honour to each individual brother , at the same time that it imposed upon them stronger reasons , if such were needed , for the strict performance of their Masonic duty . The Visitors
next received a hearty welcome , the Chairman naming several , but more especially , in consideration of special services , Bros . Poupart , Dean , ancl J . K . Gwyn . Alluding to the former , Bro . Thrupp remarked on his many excellent
qualities , and characterised him as liberal and generous to friends and neighbours alike in his parish of Twickenham . Bro . G . S . Graham having been requested to perform his organophonic solo , whistled away the interval before Bro .
Poupart responded on behalf of the Visitors , and expressed their sense of pleasure with the entire proceedings of the day . Bro . James Stevens answered repeated calls , and also responded , with congratulations upon the entire success of the
meeting , ancl the harmony and concord which had prevailed throughout its proceedings . After further musical entertainment , the "Tyler ' s Toast" was given , and "road ,
river , and rail , " were speedily requisitioned to effect a separation , the brethren carrying away with them the memory of a most happy day spent in connection with the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex .
The Consecration of the Henry Levander Chapter , No . 2048 , in the Province of Middlesex , will take place at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station ( London and North Western Railway ) , on Saturday , the 19 fch instant . The
ceremony will be performed , at three o clock , by tae Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of Middlesex , Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., who will be assisted by Most
Comps . W . M . Stiles P . Z . 1507 h the M . E . Z . designate , W . A . Scurrah J . elect 7-1 * 9 the H . designate , ancl J , Willing P . Z . 1507 , & o . tho J . designate . rr . ot , r , ov . * . v . T .-i PiM / 'niVi rli ; liwlieino ruo . ; t hi rondo for eitvin ? Hie multifarious iiia ! iilir ¦; which : V !; : ok har . einitv , wheu w : t , nrO cell wore ' . u . < -, yivo . i -ilaco to I'M . re oii-hl tem- 'CL- ¦ *•••¦ .-o hi sho-1 , tho-e PilU ¦¦ 'for ; I rol'e !" , if thoy t-iil . of
' ¦¦ ¦¦ ¦' ¦ ...:. iMiaO . soluO : lruicdy . i" - ; i ! l ti . ' > turb ; o > : 'LM oi ' cire ' . d . 'i . tioii , di . „ 'e . "UJoo , : uid ! ¦ " ¦• . -. -IIIS euop .-y , v .-V ' . ' ' ' . ' : <• . ! h >'" .- -, o : >; ;\;>> o v-i- * ' *> orfci-vi nf rOe population . l . ' ni ' . or ' he -vholos'n " 0 , riiii'i'yiiiLf , ¦ . •¦ till srir-sivrlierni .-r 1 - iioivcr .-i e"crr £ o * l hy ( hose er .-eellei--. ! ill-, tho Oiii _* io hoc'imo- * . olooti , :. \ v ) a-iiiiuu' imjji-uve -, dh'es'ion . is 'iiuckeTie'l , and * . . ; .-: ' ini ' at * ' .:-. lTiulonxl perfect . u olhrway ' s me . ii-. hiio ,. >¦ ' -proses Uits liu-hiy estimable property of cleaning- the whole mass of blond , which , in i its renovated condition , carries purity , strength , and vigour to every tissue of i tho body .
Excellent Companions R . Thrupp Prov . G . H ., W . Taylor Prov . G . J ., W . H . Woodward Prov . G . S . E ., H . Love-• ¦ rove Prov . D . C ., and other Provincial Grand Officers
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
story and beautiful grace of hopo , tho assurance of the saints , the " anchor of the soul , " shall give place to fruition . But " charity never faileth , " and the humble plant that in tho poor soil of earth , amid the storms ancl heats of temptation and times of dangerous prosperity , produced a little crop of fruit , little , yet acceptable to
God , when transplanted to a better world , watered by tho river of life , sunned in the presence of God , shall bring forth much moro abundantly fruits worthy of heaven itself . I have said these few words by way of illustration , not in exhaustive treatment of my subject . It is not to be denied that there aro
dangers in Freemasonry . Even its virtues may pass into vices , for a vice is often bub a virtue exaggerated . There is the danger of formality ; of regarding the forms , to the exclusion of fcho spirit . There is the danger of the virtue of sociability , and friendliness , and hospitality , being turned iuto luxurious and excessive feasting .
There is the danger of the admiration of our Order , and the practice of the liberality it inculcates , being converted into self-complacency and Pharisaism ; your very gifts to the poor partaking of this nature . There is nothing in this world , however good , that may not
be perverted . Ours be it , however , to adorn our Order by a virtuous life , that though modest cannot be hid , that Freemasonry may be held in honour of men , and much more , that we may please Him who seeth in secret .
A fervent appeal on behalf of the St . John ' s Hospital , Twickenham , founded by Miss Twining , which is doing a great work in the neighbourhood , concluded this admirable
address , and was responded to by a contribution of Ten Guineas to the Hospital Fund .
The banquet was held in the Town Hall , where about 120 brethren Avere seated . The exertions of Bro . Woodward Prov . G . Sec ., and of his assistant Grand Secretary Bro . Lee , to both of whom our especial thanks are due
for courtesy and attention paid and information given to our representative , had fully secured the comfort of all the guests in respect of accommodation , and it could have been wished that the caterer on this occasion had more
generously seconded their efforts in respect of supply aud service . A few complaints were heard here and there , as to certain wants ancl wishes usually accompanying an unsatisfied appetite ; but good temper and a friendly
allowance for probable difficulties occasioned by non contiguity to hotel reinforcements prevailed over slight disappointments , and by the time the cloth had been ( figuratively ) cleared , the company generally were genially
disposed to forget shortcomings and to enter upon an hour or two of social enjoyment . This was provided for in no mean measure , by an excellent programme of toasts and music , the latter under the direction of Bro . Chas . Stevens
P . M . P . P . G . Org ., who presided at the pianoforte , and is to be congratulated on the services rendered by such wellknown musical brethren as Bros . W . Sexton , T . W . Hanson , Arthur Cranch , C . B . Tinney , ancl W . W . Lee . Grace
having been sung , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , prefacing his observations by stating that " good music " would take the place of "long speeches , " gave in due order the principal Loyal and Masonic toasts , which were
honoured in Masonic manner and by musical accompaniments . In giving the toast The Pro Grand Master the Eight Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , and Officers of Grand Lodge , Bro . Thrupp very
pertinentl y referred to the services to his country which had been rendered by Lord Carnarvon as Viceroy in Ireland , and that whilst acting in that capacity he had not failed to keep touch with the Craft , who generally
admired and respected him as a most courteous and able ruler . Referring to the Grand Officers , Bro . Thrupp welcomed the presence of Bro . Buss , Past Assistant Grand Secretary , whose " dear old face " was so familiar to the
present company ; and also that of Bro . D . P , Cama , now the Grand Treasurer for English Masonry , and whom he knew well Middlesex would receive in terms of hearty congratulation on his recent election to that office . The toast
generall y , and the two distinguished brethren named particularl y , were received with much enthusiasm . In response , Mter a few brief remarks from Bro . Buss , Bro . Cama said that such a graceful act on the part of the presiding Brother [ ls that of recognising his presence so cordially would cement
feelings amongst Freemasons tib homo , raid iu his native country , which could not but benefit fche Craft . * his was the first timo he had been called upon to reply on behalf of Grand Officers , arcl for tho privilege of the present foment he had to thank those whoso . suurago :: had raised ' -o so di- th-gnished a post of houotu ' . Ho desired to
py that i , i . horgot more hi g hly and proudly of his - JIOV . Ion b y a-Qt-jj means than many mig ht , * o ; pe - _ * e . fn :. [ .- j l p "kh * person had been proven the co-- ; iooou !; - \ u clrtracto-r j -crec ..: i y ; aud the universality ot its principles had ] eeu disbinctiy shown by the fact that difference ; of rac j
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
and creed had not prevailed to prevent the inevitable result amongst Masons of just recognition of " the tongue of good report . " The thanks he now offered were sincere and heartfelt ; his future actions should prove their strong hold
upon his mind , and the brethren might rely that the confidence which had been reposed in him should never be abased . On tho conclusion of his mosfc excellent speech , delivered in fluent English , and without the least hesitation , Bro . Cama received an ovation from the brethren which
must have afforded him much gratification . Iu the absence of the R . W . Provincial Graud Master , Bro . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , and in proposing his better health , the Chairman found an opportunity for saying much that could not have
been said so freely in his presence . To repeat the laudatory remarks so justly made as to the performance of his duty as the Masonic Chief for Middlesex is equally unnecessary here ; for the superlative of excellence in that respect , as
well as in those of geniality and courtesy , in private association with his brethren , could not exceed that which is his "just clue . " A most cordial reception was given to the toast ; as also to that which followed , by Bro . Buss , in
honour of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and President of the day , V . W . Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp P . G . A . D . C , than whom it may be fairly said , without detraction from any of his predecessors , no better Mason
has ever filled such position . Bro . Thrupp , in his response , held to his decision of the earlier part of the meeting , and made his reply of the briefest , in order to propose the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers , whom he congratulated on
their appointments , believing that the Provincial Grand Master had made a good selection , and that none of their associates would " envy them their preferment . " In the course of his speech , Bro . Thrupp referred in eulogistic
terms to the special services of the present Grand Wardens , and more directly to the excellent sermon or oration delivered that afternoon by their Grand Chaplain , W . Bro .
Spencer-Buller , than which he might say , though he had heard many , he had heard none better . To this toast Bro . Montgomery replied , congratulating his colleagues on their accession to rank in one of the largest Provinces in
England , thereby securing as it were a greater honour to each individual brother , at the same time that it imposed upon them stronger reasons , if such were needed , for the strict performance of their Masonic duty . The Visitors
next received a hearty welcome , the Chairman naming several , but more especially , in consideration of special services , Bros . Poupart , Dean , ancl J . K . Gwyn . Alluding to the former , Bro . Thrupp remarked on his many excellent
qualities , and characterised him as liberal and generous to friends and neighbours alike in his parish of Twickenham . Bro . G . S . Graham having been requested to perform his organophonic solo , whistled away the interval before Bro .
Poupart responded on behalf of the Visitors , and expressed their sense of pleasure with the entire proceedings of the day . Bro . James Stevens answered repeated calls , and also responded , with congratulations upon the entire success of the
meeting , ancl the harmony and concord which had prevailed throughout its proceedings . After further musical entertainment , the "Tyler ' s Toast" was given , and "road ,
river , and rail , " were speedily requisitioned to effect a separation , the brethren carrying away with them the memory of a most happy day spent in connection with the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex .
The Consecration of the Henry Levander Chapter , No . 2048 , in the Province of Middlesex , will take place at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station ( London and North Western Railway ) , on Saturday , the 19 fch instant . The
ceremony will be performed , at three o clock , by tae Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of Middlesex , Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., who will be assisted by Most
Comps . W . M . Stiles P . Z . 1507 h the M . E . Z . designate , W . A . Scurrah J . elect 7-1 * 9 the H . designate , ancl J , Willing P . Z . 1507 , & o . tho J . designate . rr . ot , r , ov . * . v . T .-i PiM / 'niVi rli ; liwlieino ruo . ; t hi rondo for eitvin ? Hie multifarious iiia ! iilir ¦; which : V !; : ok har . einitv , wheu w : t , nrO cell wore ' . u . < -, yivo . i -ilaco to I'M . re oii-hl tem- 'CL- ¦ *•••¦ .-o hi sho-1 , tho-e PilU ¦¦ 'for ; I rol'e !" , if thoy t-iil . of
' ¦¦ ¦¦ ¦' ¦ ...:. iMiaO . soluO : lruicdy . i" - ; i ! l ti . ' > turb ; o > : 'LM oi ' cire ' . d . 'i . tioii , di . „ 'e . "UJoo , : uid ! ¦ " ¦• . -. -IIIS euop .-y , v .-V ' . ' ' ' . ' : <• . ! h >'" .- -, o : >; ;\;>> o v-i- * ' *> orfci-vi nf rOe population . l . ' ni ' . or ' he -vholos'n " 0 , riiii'i'yiiiLf , ¦ . •¦ till srir-sivrlierni .-r 1 - iioivcr .-i e"crr £ o * l hy ( hose er .-eellei--. ! ill-, tho Oiii _* io hoc'imo- * . olooti , :. \ v ) a-iiiiuu' imjji-uve -, dh'es'ion . is 'iiuckeTie'l , and * . . ; .-: ' ini ' at * ' .:-. lTiulonxl perfect . u olhrway ' s me . ii-. hiio ,. >¦ ' -proses Uits liu-hiy estimable property of cleaning- the whole mass of blond , which , in i its renovated condition , carries purity , strength , and vigour to every tissue of i tho body .
Excellent Companions R . Thrupp Prov . G . H ., W . Taylor Prov . G . J ., W . H . Woodward Prov . G . S . E ., H . Love-• ¦ rove Prov . D . C ., and other Provincial Grand Officers